NCT05344014

Brief Summary

Difficulty in achieving anesthesia in teeth with molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a frequently reported clinical problem. The effect of low-level laser on the efficacy of anesthesia in teeth with MIH has not been studied yet. Aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the Photobiomodulation on the efficacy of anesthesia of maxillary permanent molar teeth with MIH. Design: The current study was conducted as a prospective, parallel-arm control, randomized, triple-blind clinical trial in children aged between 7to12 years. Maxillary permanent molar teeth with MIH requiring pulpotomy treatment were included. 70 participants were divided randomly into 2 groups as experiment (with PBMT) and control (Placebo) according to the anesthesia technique. In the experimental group, before local infiltration anesthesia was administered, PBMT (a diode laser: 940 nm; continuous mode; 0.5W; 78 J/cm2) was applied perpendicular to the root surface at buccal and palatal area for 60 sec each). In the control group, the laser probe was directed to the mucosa for (buccal and palatal area), but not activated. Evaluation of the pain scores were performed during the access cavity preparation of the pulpotomy treatment using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) Scale. Also, additional anesthesia requirements were assessed for both groups while working on the dentin and pulp

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
70

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 11, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2022

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 12, 2022

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 25, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

April 25, 2022

Status Verified

April 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

April 12, 2022

Last Update Submit

April 19, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Evaluating efficacy of anesthesia with using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) Scale

    Anesthesia efficacy was evaluated objectively with the FLACC scale during the cavity preparation. Behavioral parameters were recorded during the cavity preparation (dentin cutting handpiece ) FLACC scale comprises of five sub-parameters. They are Face, Legs, Activity, Crying and Consolability. Each sub-parameter is given a pain score of 0 to 2. So total behavioral pain score range 0-10 as follows: 0 = relaxed and comfortable (no pain); 1-3= mild discomfort; 4-6 = moderate pain; and 7-10 = severe discomfort and/or pain. Success was achieved if patients experienced mild pain or no pain during the preparation of the cavity

    Through study completion, an average of 24 weeks

  • Evaluating need of supplementary anesthesia

    The subjects with moderate/higher pain need supplementary anesthesia

    Through study completion, an average of 24 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Photobiomodulation group

EXPERIMENTAL

In the experimental group, before local infiltration anesthesia was administered, PBMT (a diode laser: 940 nm; continuous mode; 0.5W; 78 J/cm2) was applied perpendicular to the root surface at buccal and palatal area for 60 sec each).

Procedure: Photobiomodulation

Placebo Group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

In the control group, the laser probe was directed to the mucosa for (buccal and palatal area), but not activated.

Procedure: Placebo

Interventions

In experimental groups, before topical anesthesia, PBMT was applied by utilizing a diode laser (EpiX; Biolase technology, inc., USA) with a continuous wavelength of 940 nm on a 400-μm fiber with only biostimulation properties. In accordance with the recommendations of the device's manufacturer, it was applied using circular motions in a manner as slowly as possible (an average of 33-36 circular movements in 60 s)

Photobiomodulation group
PlaceboPROCEDURE

In the control group (placebo), the laser probe was directed to the mucosa for (buccal and palatal area), but not activated, and the sound of the laser device previously recorded on the mobile telephone was played for the same time of experimental group in order to provide similar conditions

Placebo Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age7 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Clinical diagnosis of Molar Incisor Hypoplasia (MIH)
  • Maxillary permanent first molars with MIH
  • Must be the score 3 of MIH (European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry MIH diagnostic criteria

You may not qualify if:

  • The teeth showing irreversible pulp pathology (according to the American Association of Endodontics)
  • The children who had negative or definitely negative behavior
  • Allergy to local anesthetics
  • Taking any medication that might affect the anesthetic assessment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Kocaeli University Faculty of Dentistry

Kocaeli, 41190, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Topcuoglu HS, Akpinar B. The effect of low-level laser therapy on the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve blocks in mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: A randomized clinical trial. Int Endod J. 2021 Oct;54(10):1720-1726. doi: 10.1111/iej.13596. Epub 2021 Aug 2.

    PMID: 34241896BACKGROUND
  • Ghabraei S, Chiniforush N, Bolhari B, Aminsobhani M, Khosarvi A. The Effect of Photobiomodulation on the Depth of Anesthesia During Endodontic Treatment of Teeth With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis (Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial). J Lasers Med Sci. 2018 Winter;9(1):11-14. doi: 10.15171/jlms.2018.03. Epub 2017 Dec 26.

    PMID: 29399304BACKGROUND
  • Menoncin BLV, Portella PD, Ramos BLM, Assuncao LRDS, de Souza JF, Menezes JVNB. Dental anxiety in schoolchildren with molar incisor hypomineralization-A population-based cross-sectional study. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2019 Sep;29(5):615-623. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12503. Epub 2019 May 6.

    PMID: 31009135BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Molar Hypomineralization

Interventions

Low-Level Light Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dental Enamel HypomineralizationDevelopmental Defects of EnamelTooth AbnormalitiesStomatognathic System AbnormalitiesStomatognathic DiseasesTooth DiseasesCongenital AbnormalitiesCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Laser TherapyTherapeuticsPhototherapy

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assoc.Prof.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 12, 2022

First Posted

April 25, 2022

Study Start

January 11, 2022

Primary Completion

April 1, 2022

Study Completion

April 1, 2022

Last Updated

April 25, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations